After a gap of eight years a second high
priest is appointed for Udvada
Farrokh Jijina
The Atash Behram hall was filled to capacity with behdins and mobeds who were present for the installation of 43-year-old Ervad Tehemton Mirza as the second dastur of the Iranshah fire temple in Udvada. As has reportedly been the practice for nearly three centuries since the arrival of the Sanjana priests to the coastal village, Iranshah now has a second high priest after a break of eight years. Mirza shares the gaddi (seat) with Dastur Khurshed Dastoor from February 11, 2024.
Mirza and Dastoor will have joint responsibilities. "For one year I will preside over both the Udvada Athornan and Samast......